Process Engineer Manager
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Process Engineer Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring safe efficient and high-quality operations within Clariants Catalyst manufacturing facility in Louisville KY. This role is responsible for driving process excellence across production quality ESHA compliance automation and continuous improvement initiatives while managing and mentoring a team of production and process engineers. Acting as Deputy Plant Manager the Process Engineering Manager supports daily production priorities leads cross-functional initiatives and champions Clariant Excellence to enhance safety performance and operational reliability. Clariant welcomes candidates with established people-leadership experience as well as seasoned individual contributors who are ready to step into a formal leadership role and take on broader responsibility.
Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with ESHA regulations permits and Clariant policies; lead risk assessments and implement corrective and preventive actions
Champion ESHA and quality improvement initiatives including participation in the LEM Organization as a technical expert or designated leader
Drive process optimization to improve safety First Pass Quality (FPQ) efficiency and cost performance through data-driven root cause analysis
Lead investigations into customer non-conformities (QNS) and implement sustainable corrective actions in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Serve as Deputy Plant Manager supporting daily production monitoring setting priorities and making timely accurate operational decisions
Lead mentor and develop Production Engineers fostering strong technical capability leadership effectiveness and accountability
Coordinate the implementation of new products processes and technologies including development of SOPs work instructions and training materials
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Clariant Excellence tools Lean Six Sigma methodologies and KPI development and tracking
Drive automation and digitalization efforts and DCS/process automation in partnership with engineering and maintenance teams
Support capital projects and maintenance activities including process design commissioning and start-up of new or modified equipment
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline
More than five years of experience in production process improvement and/or R&D within a chemical manufacturing environment
Solid experience in chemical operations with advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred
Prior leadership experience or strong readiness to take on leadership responsibility while working closely with engineers and cross-functional teams
Whats in it for you
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
- Paid Holidays
- PTO time with a carry-over benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Program
- EAP Program
- Spending and Savings Accounts
- Life/AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Online discount Mall
- Auto/Home Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Plan
Mahogany McClurkin
Talent Acquisition Partner
Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline Greater chemistry - between people and planet which considers the principles of customer innovation and people orientation as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.
At Clariant we believe that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed respected supported and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives experiences and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization based on objective criteria and regardless of gender gender identity race ethnicity religion protected veteran status age disability sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.
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Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability protected Veteran status or any other protected class as established by law.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Our purpose: ‘Greater chemistry – between people and planet’, is at the core of everything we do. Our leading position in sustainability and our customer-centric and sustainability-focused innovation pipeline, position us well to become a true leader in specialty chemicals.We are comm ... View more
